2025-01-22-01-37

Donald Trump’s inauguration

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in a grand ceremony in... Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:45am

2025-01-22-01-37

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Will Trump sign on executive order relating to incarcerated leader?

“So the lesson learned is…” “Anyone facing charges or convicted can be elected to the highest office in a... Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:06am

2025-01-21-12-59

Value of the rupee

The SBP has released the estimate of the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) Index of the rupee in December 2024. It... Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:47am

2025-01-21-12-59

Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions

Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to ... Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:51am

2025-01-21-01-42

Palestine: Imperialist wars are not fought to be over

Of all the games, cricket like the western civilization, has the potential of becoming the most unpredictable and... Updated 21 Jan, 2025 06:53am

2025-01-21-01-42

Empowering LGs for better public service delivery

Local government, as the name suggests, refers to a set-up established locally to cater to the needs of the public... Updated 21 Jan, 2025 07:00am

2025-01-21-01-42

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Accountants of the world unite

“It’s amazing what a political victory can do.” “Indeed, the 14-year jail sentence against The Man Who Must... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am

2025-01-20-01-43

Politics over economics

This is the second of a two-part series on Pakistani administration’s focus on domestic factors while ignoring... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am

2025-01-20-01-43

Monetary crossroads: how far can SBP push the rate cuts?

The monetary policy is due next Monday. The committee, chaired by the SBP Governor, has already eased the policy ... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am

2025-01-20-01-43

Energy crisis, industrial collapse

Pakistan’s industry is teetering on the brink of collapse, with policies that are actively dismantling it. Chief... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am

2025-01-20-01-43

Patenting generative AI technologies: challenges and opportunities

The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led to groundbreaking innovations in various fields,... Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am

2025-01-19-12-29

Impact of e-commerce on South Asia

The technological advancements are changing how business is conducted across South Asia and creating opportunities,... Published 19 Jan, 2025 02:47am

2025-01-18-01-35

‘Independent electricity market’

The Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari is reported to have informed the National Assembly this week that the... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:34am

2025-01-18-01-35

‘Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night…?’

It was in 1794 that one William Blake, a poet of his time, wrote that famous poem, equating the shining eyes of a... Updated 18 Jan, 2025 06:37am

2025-01-18-01-35

Maryam Nawaz’s vision transforms Punjab: A new era of social welfare and inclusion

Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Punjab has entered a groundbreaking era of social... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am

2025-01-18-01-35

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Can an Amin trump a Sadiq?

“So the meeting between Barrister Gohar, Gandapur and the Chief of Army Staff…” “Before you run at the ... Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am

2025-01-17-01-00

Political dialogue is indispensable

Communication and negotiation are indispensable pillars of politics, serving as a bridge between conflicting... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

2025-01-17-01-00

Neoliberalism, IMF’s exceptional financing & recidivist behaviour of programme countries—I

Traditionally, Pakistan has been infamously called a ‘one-tranche’ country, which although is correct in the context... Updated 17 Jan, 2025 03:41pm

2025-01-17-12-44

Responding to the challenge of terrorism

Abdul Basit Alvi Following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the situation has grown more complex, with... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

2025-01-16-12-25

Valuing lost energy

The energy crisis in Pakistan coupled with a hike in fuel prices has extended the need for investments and... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

2025-01-17-12-50

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Gazans can return to their homes now?

“I heard Genocide Joe’s farewell speech.” “To be fair, he did wait to deliver the legacy speech till the... Published 17 Jan, 2025 02:56am

2025-01-16-12-25

Dialogue is the answer– what’s the issue?

While checking into a major international chain of Hotels in Cairo, a couple of years back, I was intrigued more by... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

2025-01-16-12-23

Why Does Trump want to occupy Greenland?

President-elect Donald Trump has made his expansionist ideology loud and clear. Among his many controversial... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

2025-01-16-12-23

Lessons from Los Angeles: mitigating wildfire risks in the Margalla Hills

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have once again highlighted the devastating consequences of climate change and... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am

2025-01-15-01-06

90 seconds – from disasters to destinies

He drives me crazy. She makes me so mad. They rile me to hit back. His insolence makes my head go haywire. Her smirk... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am

2025-01-16-12-25

Unlocking Pakistan’s potential: a critical exploration of development challenges

Why has Pakistan struggled to achieve sustainable long-term economic growth despite its vast potential? Development... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

2025-01-15-01-06

Artificial Intelligence (AI) everywhere: remedy is to consolidate

The world is rapidly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is making its mark in nearly every aspect of our... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am

2025-01-16-12-16

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Taking the bull by the tail?

“I have been to the Qadir University….” “Stop. Isn’t the subject sub judice?” “Well, I don’t think... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am